It was warm enough to be outside during the winters there and I loved walking in it. There was a park close by that had old fashioned lamps on the trail that I wanted to photograph when it was foggy, but it was the park that Lacy Peterson went missing from. Remember that? Many people were looking for her in this area. I didn't dare go there at night because of that.

This is one of my favorites from this area. I could go 5 miles in different directions and each time was like the first time. Lots of different types of trees. There was a pig pen on the other side of this fence, but the farmer sold his farm to the city for a golf course. I found over 3,000 golf balls and my springer in my other photo used to love finding them. We'd find them for golfers who hit them out of bounds and give them back. Bo would look at me .... heh. I asked for water balls for her though. Ahh, memories.

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Wow I love the fog too. I got so excited this morning when I looked outside and there was fog. Your photos are wonderful. (btw - I watched the dog sledding video. A happiness.)

It was warm enough to be outside during the winters there and I loved walking in it. There was a park close by that had old fashioned lamps on the trail that I wanted to photograph when it was foggy, but it was the park that Lacy Peterson went missing from. Remember that? Many people were looking for her in this area. I didn't dare go there at night because of that.

This is one of my favorites from this area. I could go 5 miles in different directions and each time was like the first time. Lots of different types of trees. There was a pig pen on the other side of this fence, but the farmer sold his farm to the city for a golf course. I found over 3,000 golf balls and my springer in my other photo used to love finding them. We'd find them for golfers who hit them out of bounds and give them back. Bo would look at me .... heh. I asked for water balls for her though. Ahh, memories.

and it was gone. The fence was torn down and the pigs were gone. I was sick to see it torn up and it didn't make sense because nothing was done to the area. There was a great barn with horses and other animals and that too was just gone one day. I hate change..

These are in the same area of the fence. About 50 yards away from it and every day I walked there it was different. Boy do I miss the area. I'll post photos of a different area of the walking area next week.

Yep. The only way to get home is to follow the car in front and hope that they can see the road. And there is nothing else to do because you can't just pull over and wait it out. But it's beautiful to watch if you're somewhere safe.

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I've made a few drives through the Tulle fog in the Central Valley. When the fogs thick and the traffics heavy, it can be some real white knuckle driving.

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@snoopydawg
coming down the Grapvine and looking out at nothing but Tule Fog as far as the eye could see with crystal blue sky above. Sinking down into that nothingness was surreal and a little frightening.
" Who knows what evil lurks......"
Thoughts of The Shadow beckons.
Thanks for the pics.

I love the fog and taking photos in it. The Central Valley gets very dense fog called Tulle fog and it moves and swirls. From my time there

Except it was the Altamont pass coming from San Francisco. I looked for an image of it and I remember this road. It gets much worse than this.

Often times you can't see half this far especially when it's dark

Good to see you here

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coming down the Grapvine and looking out at nothing but Tule Fog as far as the eye could see with crystal blue sky above. Sinking down into that nothingness was surreal and a little frightening.
" Who knows what evil lurks......"
Thoughts of The Shadow beckons.
Thanks for the pics.

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Those little brown streaky jobs appear to be Pine Siskin. They are related to goldfinches. When they fly you should see yellow patches in wing and tail, bigger on adults, can be reduced on first winter birds.

These guys have moved in. Never been here before in the winter. And I don't know what they are.

Foggy this morning

Rays and Eucs

Rays and Rocks

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They are so tiny and eat so much I have to fill the feeders every day. This is the first winter they have been at our house in 30 years. We also have white-crowned sparrows that over winter here and leave in late April maybe for Canada. I watch for them to come with anticipation.

Those little brown streaky jobs appear to be Pine Siskin. They are related to goldfinches. When they fly you should see yellow patches in wing and tail, bigger on adults, can be reduced on first winter birds.

The suns rays when visible like that are among light’s most magical moments. Thank you magiamma, for posting those. That last photo has such a strong sense of the mystical. Like having arrived at a place of wonder.

These guys have moved in. Never been here before in the winter. And I don't know what they are.

Give. BTW, great picture in the Trump essay. This seems like what's happening here a bit doesn't it? The BP must not have any empathy if they can do what there doing. Or something. You wouldn't need a roommate, would you?

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Give. BTW, great picture in the Trump essay. This seems like what's happening here a bit doesn't it? The BP must not have any empathy if they can do what there doing. Or something. You wouldn't need a roommate, would you?

The rule is: You can kill as many people as you want, as long as it is done in a manner that pays verbal tribute to democratic and humanitarian ideals.

Meanwhile, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted mass workplace raids on Wednesday, sweeping approximately 100 7-Eleven convenience stores in 17 states and the District of Colombia. Twenty-one people were detained in the largest workplace raids since Trump took office a year ago. Derek N. Benner, acting head of ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations, ominously told the Associated Press that the raids are “a harbinger of what’s to come.”

It will be interesting to read how NZers respond to Trump's increasing perversion when they settle back into real life next week. Most of the country’s been on an extended summer holiday till now.

How does one really know whether changes will be good or bad until some time after they’re made, or even what’s good or bad??? I’m just at the beginning thinking stages, but I sincerely appreciate your offer to be in touch. I hope I will make some good decisions for myself. Take good care, snoopy, and so will I.

I didn't get to go anywhere again this week; we had warmer weather but hubby is back at school now and I've been helping on the farm a lot. Nothing new to the yard either, but we're up to three eurasian collared doves now. I was hoping for crows or pheasants or turkeys, something cool, but I get pigeons. Bah!!

I didn't get to go anywhere again this week; we had warmer weather but hubby is back at school now and I've been helping on the farm a lot. Nothing new to the yard either, but we're up to three eurasian collared doves now. I was hoping for crows or pheasants or turkeys, something cool, but I get pigeons. Bah!!

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He's saying: get outta my 'hood! The butterfly is lovely. Rec'd for the great pictures in both diary and comments. Natural beauty is such a welcome break from the latest human BS!

Hi Fred, what a cutie pie!

I didn't get to go anywhere again this week; we had warmer weather but hubby is back at school now and I've been helping on the farm a lot. Nothing new to the yard either, but we're up to three eurasian collared doves now. I was hoping for crows or pheasants or turkeys, something cool, but I get pigeons. Bah!!